Conditions at Sidi Kaouki in December
December: Winter's Full Force
December brings back full-blown winter energy, with average swell heights at 2.2m (7ft) and periods of 12.8s. The swell distribution is more balanced than summer, showing NNW (30.8%), NW (23.0%), WNW (10.6%), and W (2.5%) - meaning more west component and better shape at this west-facing spot. Ideal wind sits at 51%, the second-highest of the year, with NE (20.5%), ENE (8.4%), E (7.1%), and ESE (6.3%) working in your favor. Water temp cools to 17.2°C (63°F), air averages 16.8°C (62°F), and precipitation picks up to 1.38 mm/day. The North Atlantic storm track is in full swing, producing consistent pulses of 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) plus groundswell. December is a legitimately world-class spell for Sidi Kaouki - powerful, clean, and firing when the wind stays offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Kaouki in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Kaouki during December. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Sidi Kaouki for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Kaouki for December. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Sidi Kaouki.